Sœur Elisabeth Mettraux becomes Diocese of Lausanne, Genève et Fribourg's new representative for consecrated life

Sister Elisabeth Mettraux has served as the representative of the bishop for consecrated life for the Diocese of Lausanne, Genève et Fribourg since September 1, 2026. She succeeds Sister Marie-Emmanuel Minot, who completed a five-year term.

In this role, Mettraux manages the relationships between the diocese and various religious groups, including religious communities, secular institutes, and charismatic communities. She previously served as a co-director for the Sisters of the Holy Cross of Menzingen and spent over 20 years working in parishes as a pastoral agent, vocation minister, and chaplain in nursing homes.

The diocese will announce the date and location of an installation celebration at a later time.